A BETTER MEMORY, a new play by Ihsan Kerr presented by Kerr Arts Collective, explores AI's role in grief as a widow uses an AI voice assistant built from her late husband's digital footprint to hear his voice again.
Trombonist, composer, and educator Sam Blakeslee has released NEW BLOOD, a new album showcasing his work as a performer and composer.
The full cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Learn more here.
Crowded Fire Theater will present the West Coast premiere of MANNING, a play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
PlayGround has announced four next-gen theatre leaders as its 2026-2027 Producing Fellows, selected from over 100 applicants to train across SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.
The horror comic book series Afterlife With Archie has been greenlit for a television adaptation on Disney+, bringing the zombie-themed Archie storyline to streaming audiences.
FIRE FIRE, a two-hander by John Webber exploring class tensions in climate activism, will open at Arcola Theatre before embarking on a 16-venue East of England tour, presented by Webber & Co. and Metal Rabbit.
The Flea announced the cast of BEYOND THE STARDUST, an immersive nightlife show cOnceived by Niegel Smith and The Illustrious Blacks, featuring aerialists, vocalists, and dancers in an Afro-disco-space-punk production.
The Mark Morris Dance Group will return to Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, New York, on July 30, 2026, with a program of live music and contemporary dance. A free Dance for PD workshop led by David Leventhal will be offered July 28.
Seattle Theatre Group announced the lineup for the 25th annual More Music @ The Moore, featuring Grammy Award-winning music director Adam Blackstone alongside nine emerging local musicians ages 14-21 at the historic Moore Theatre.
National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.
Alyssa Edwards, the reigning champion of RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars, will perform a one-night-only stand-up comedy show at Provincetown Town Hall, with proceeds benefiting Sandy Hook Promise.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park announced its 2026 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, featuring three consecutive Saturdays of dance, music, and storytelling curated by Michèle Steinwald, with performers including Valerie June, Calpulli Danza Mexicana, and EVIDENCE.
New York City Ballet will present its annual Fall Fashion Gala, Once again celebrating choreography and costume design. The evening will feature a World Premiere by Jennifer Archibald, in her NYCB debut, plus more.
Prescott Park Arts Festival announced the return of its Rain or Shine COncert Series, now presented by Avery Insurance in partnership with The Music Hall, guaranteeing seven cOncerts proceed regardless of weather in Portsmouth, NH.
California Symphony will present Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed, a four-part classical music lecture series led by instructor Scott Foglesong, at new locations in Lafayette and San Ramon.
Actors' Equity Association announced the chorus of SCHMIGADOON! as the recipient of the 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus, honoring 16 performers for their skill, athleticism, and contributions to the production.
The SF Neo-Futurists will present INFINITE PRIDE, an annual benefit show featuring 30 gay plays in 60 minutes, with performances at El Rio and The Stud. Half of proceeds benefit Bay Area Workers Support.
Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.
Toad the Wet Sprocket will bring their first-ever all-acoustic tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, performing songs from their 2026 release Rings: The Acoustic Sessions.
Young lovers from different worlds. What are their odds? A beautiful evening, rich in music, is a delight at Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Burning Coal Theatre Company's Second Stage Series will present three works by emerging artists — SHADOWS IN RED LIGHT, DANGER!, and DR. RIDE'S AMERICAN BEACH HOUSE — in repertory in Raleigh, NC.
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2026, featuring three plays in repertory by emerging artists, including works by Roné Sargent, Lucius Robinson, and Liza Birkenmeier, at its Raleigh, NC venue.
The Howland Company announced the cast for YOU CHOOSE: AN IMPROVISED MURDER MYSTERY at the Toronto Fringe Festival, featuring seven Second City and CBC veterans in a Traitors-style interactive comedy created by Ruth Goodwin and Liz Johnston.
The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, with Nik Walker, Kara Lindsay, and Marcus M. Martin heading the company at Forest Park in St. Louis.
